ASHBURN, Va. -- He was just a kid when Hurricane Katrina devastated his city, starting Rob Kelley’s life on a nomadic journey. It destroyed his parents’ homes; it helped him grow and taught him how to overcome -- a trait he continues to use. He was a poor kid left with nothing except perspective and an opportunity.
Katrina altered the lives of many in New Orleans, including the Washington Redskins rookie running back. Thing is, for Kelley it was just another obstacle -- just like being from the Upper Ninth Ward’s Desire area -- and just like being suspended for a time at Tulane.